Indictments for Forty-Two Crimes Against Murphy and Conroy
Clinton officials announce twenty five counts against Daniel Murphy and seventeen against Michael Conroy. Grand jury reports two men coordinated robberies with outside help across several states. Bond set at 25000 for Murphy and 17000 for Conroy. Police say telegrams and letters detail the planned robberies including the Fay Diamond and Grossman cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Daniel Murphy
Michael Conroy
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Murphy
Conroy
Bollinger
George Currier
Currier
Oon
Fay
Grossman
J. D. Lamb
J. D. Langan
L. P. Allen
Dr. Hamilton
Ed Henle
Dr. Fischer
Robinson Nominee for Emmet Dickinson District Legislature
Des Moines reports B F Robinson of Emmet county was declared the regular Republican nominee for the district legislature. The state board of election commissioners ruled late yesterday that Dickinson county delegates counting toward a quorum allowed Robinson to receive seven Emmet votes and be fully nominated. Attorney General Mullan announced no written opinion, and nomination will be shared with the secretary of state to place the name on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. F. Robinson
Emmet County
Republican Party
Emmet- Dickinson
State Board of Election Commissioners
Dickinson County
Abinson
Hell
Rovinson
Mullan
Secretary of State
Mr. Robinson
Mother and daughter testify against Leo Elfritz in intoxication case
In Des Moines on September 26 Judge Silvara presided as Leo Elfritz faced charges of intoxication and habitual drunkenness. His white haired mother and sister testified, urging confinement and restraint to curb his drinking. Elfritz received a thirty day jail sentence and a $50 sobriety bond for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Silvara
Leo Elfritz
Leo
Iedt
Escaped Logan Man Named Young Indicted for Arrest
Logan September 26 A Harrison county grand jury indicted a Logan man named Young and a warrant was issued for his arrest. An officer locating him in a Logan hotel announced the mission but Young jumped up and slipped through the door, fleeing a mile into a wooded area.
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Logan
Young
Harrison County
Grand Jury
Father-in-Law Pays $6000 for Alienation Damages
Ida Grove reports Blanche E Sexton sued Janes Sexton Jr for 19000 damages claiming alienation of her husband s affections. A jury awarded 6000. Sexton the elder is a wealthy farmer who objected to the 1899 marriage and later hosted his son on his farm after 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Grove
Blanche E. Sexton
Janes Sexton, Jr
Sexton
Fire destroys banks and stores in Churdan
A large blaze in Churdan on September 25 gutted the Farmingon and the Merchants' Banks, two hotels, Barker's general store, and Morris drug store. The fire, believed to have started from a defective flue, will cause losses near $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churdan
Farmingon
Merchants’ Banks
Barker’s
Morris Drug Store
Hubbell Estate Placed in Trust To Found University
Des Moines reports Frederick M Hubbell and wife Frances place about 5 million dollars in a trust to trustees Frederick C and Grover Hubbell and successors for lineal descendants with a contingency that, if all lines fail, the estate goes to Iowa for a Des Moines university. The trust spans life plus twenty one years, may include real and personal property, and features spendthrift and anti anticipations clauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frederick M. Fubbell
State of Iowa
Frances Ki. Hubbell
Frederick C. Hubbell
Grover C. Hubbell
Frederick M. Hubbell
Iowa
College of
Frances FE. Hubbell
Beulah C
Axel Wachtmeister
Paris
France
F. C. Hubbell
Hubbell
Hubbel
State of
Board of Trade Loses Appeal in Grain Quotation Case
Judge Shiras writes for the U S court of appeals reversing a Missouri federal ruling and remanding to dismiss the bill at complainant's cost. The Chicago Board of Trade sought to block the Chistine Grain & Stock Co from telegraph quotation access claiming private property rights. Evidence showed 85 percent of board transactions involved margins gambling and bucketshops. court finds the board lacked clean hands and purpose, and the actions violated Illinois law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Shiras
United States Court of Appeals
Chistine Grain & Stock Company, Et al
Board of Trade of Chicago, Appellee
Federal Court of Missouri
Chicago Board of Trade
Chistine Company
Board of Trade
Appellee Court
Court of Equity
Five Year Olds Burned in Barn Fire at Marathon
Two five year old boys, sons of A. G. Johnson and Alex England, died in a barn fire at Marathon. The boys were playing in a hay mow with matches when they started the blaze. The fire also destroyed two horses and the barn owned by Mr. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Johnson
Alex England
Marathon
Johnson
Alexander Horn Wanted After Disappearance
Mason City reports Alexander Ora Horn a prominent Cerro Gordo cattle raiser vanished after sending ninety head of stock to Chicago with cash in advance. The Commercial Bank seeks repayment on loans while creditors claim he owes Mrs I R Kirk and C A Harker. Personal property was allegedly spirited away but later restoration occurred.
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Cerro Gordo County
Mason City
Commercial Bank
Alexander Ora
Chicago
I. R. Kirk
C. A. Harker
Horn
River Steamer Owners Accused in Local Scandal
Police report allege the steamer Lora operators corrupted several young women by luring them aboard for drunken debauchery. A missing 15 year old girl linked to the case has been found in a state of intoxication after a two day episode. Prosecution possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Thurston
Missouri
Boy Killed in Hay Load Accident Near Lanyon
Fort Dodge reports the accidental death of 14 year old David Jacobson who lived near Lanyon. He and his older brother were riding a hay load when it upset. David fell on a fork that pierced his abdomen. Frightened horses started to run. he tried to reach his father and collapsed, dying overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
David Jacobson
Lanyon
David
New Interurban Line From LeMars To Sioux City
The LeMars to Sioux City interurban line is nearing certainty with construction arrangements nearly complete and most capital raised. Gasoline power may be tested with engines attached to each car to reduce grades, and franchise elections are planned in LeMars Merrill and Sioux City soon.
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LeMars
Sept
Sioux City
Merrill
Nurseryman F s lake saves fruit from early frosts
Iowa City report describes Fred Bostwick near Iowa City building a two acre artificial lake in his nursery to humidify the air. He says the moisture blocks frost damage and saves hundreds of dollars each season by preventing fruit from being nipped by early cold snaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Fred Bostwick
Bostwick
Freight train wreck torches fifteen cars in Iowa blaze
In Cuba Iowa county a Milwaukee freight train derailed burning fifteen cars including four gasoline tanks. The gasoline exploded and flames were visible from Ottumwa. No injuries reported and cause of wreck unknown.
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Ottumwa
Milwaukee
Cuba
Iowa County
Ball Throw Breaks Arm of Local Editor
Arthur Bowlin editor of the Underwood Union injured while playing ball at home. He threw to shortstop and broke his right arm above the elbow. A doctor on site provided immediate care as the strain on the arm was described as severe. The note about quinine sources is unrelated to the incident.
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Nevada
Arthur Bowlin
Underwood Union
Infant Falls Into Water Jar, Dies in Yard Accident
In Rolte on Sept 28 the 16 month old child of Mr and Mrs Milton Cobb drowned after tumbling into an outdoor water jar. The mother was at work when the accident occurred and the baby was found headfirst in the jar during a search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolte
Milton Cobb
Hold up details emerge in Richards trial at Hamilton
Convict Frank Baird testified Richards helped plan and direct the Sullivan family robbery at Hamilton on January 2. The witness described disguises, a telegraphed signal to an accomplice, and Richards guiding the operation from Creston to Hamilton. Additional testimony tied Richards to the scheme and the retrieval of $1,450 from the Sullivan home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
United States
William A. Richards
Sullivan
Hamilton
Frank Baird
Baird
Charles Redrup
Plattsmouth
Neb
Peter Sullivan
Hodson
Bill Richards
Richards
Creston
Bill
Cnd
Thomas Ford
Ford
Charlie Redrup
Redrup
Albia
Retrup
Wes Elright
Burlington
Richarda
Pieherte
Pedrup
Sullivan's
Sullivans
Mrs. Sullivan
Bill’ Richards
Fort Madison
Henderson
Frank
Bessie Fuller
Re‘ir
Sarah Sullivan
E. P. Sullivan
Sullivan House
Orer
Tys
Perd
FiveYearOld Girl Killed In Farm Accident Near Shenandoah
Shenandoah, Sept. 28. Cecil Andrews aged 5 died after running to ride a wagon pulled by horses. His head was caught between wheels and the box, an artery ruptured in the neck. He died in his mother’s arms fifteen minutes later. He was the son of J A Andrews, five miles south of town.
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Shenandoah
Cecil Andrews
J. A. Andrews
Boy Wounded by Accidental Shotgun Discharge
Cascade Sept 28 Arthur Winans son of W H Winans was shot in the right arm when unloading a shotgun from a buggy. The contents grazed and tore the under part of his arm from mid forearm to elbow. Doctors say amputation may not be necessary as the cords appear intact.
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Cascade
Arthur Winans
W. H. Winans
Bank Cashier Elmer Frintnall Missing in Aurora
Independence reports Elmer Frintnall cashier at the Bank of Aurora has vanished since Tuesday. Fears of self harm arise as directors confirm cash on hand and his accounts appear correct. He leaves a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Elmer Frintnall
Bank of Aurora
Brintnall
Durfee Offers Big Reward for Poison Plot
What Cheer reports W Durfee has posted a $500 reward for information leading to conviction of anyone who attempted to kill himself and his family by poisoning their home and food last Friday. Authorities continue investigation with no solid leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durfee
W. A. Durfee
Trigger Caught and Boy Killed in Hunt
Albia reports Artie Carmody was killed by an accidental gun discharge when Hal Cobb’s gun fired as the trigger caught in brush during a hunting outing. Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident with no foul play suspected.
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Albia
Artie Carmody
Hal Cobb
Striking Fragments and Anecdotes From A Varied Scrap
A naturalist claims waspineales devour drones while workers escape. Macauley remembered books after one reading. A boy near Augsburg dies when lightning hits a hatchet chain. A mother explains dead letter to Mary Ellen. An employer jokes about a strong boy and a stool pigeon. A redirection on envy and friendship ends.
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Revere
Macauley
Augsburg
Germany
Mary Ellen
Uncle Eden
Defiance Starch Offers and Wrench Advertisement Mix
A garbled Midwest newspaper page presents ads for starch price offers in Defiance and a newly patented wrench. The jumble mentions Hight quarts of green apples and a DAberal Commission while noting suppliers in Des Moines and Jefferson Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daberal Commission
Icholson Bugay Wrench Mag. Co
Onice of Bw
Youngerman Bik
Des Moines
International Christian Churches Convention Trip to Detroit and Niagara
The Michigan Central offers a special round trip fare from Chicago to Detroit for the World Christian Churches Convention October 16 to 22, with return dates through October 26. One fare plus extension cost covers travel with a Niagara Falls optional side trip. contact L D Heusner at 119 Adams Street Chicago for details.
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International Convention of the Christian Churches of the World
Detroit
Michigan Central
Chicago
Niagara Falls
L. D. Heusner
General Western
Adams Street
Bucking the tiger has frequently brought the wolf to the door
A concise maxims style line notes that chasing risky ventures leads to financial peril and visits from famine and want, suggesting caution in speculative undertakings and gambling.
Cheap Excursions to the South From Kansas City
On October 2 a cheap excursion by the Kansas or Southern Railway will run from Missouri and Kansas stations to Lake Charles Shreveport and Port Arthur. Round trip price is 10.90 with one day sale limit and 14 days to complete travel. Low rates with liberal stopovers expected to draw crowds during the pleasant autumn season. Inquiries and ticket information available from G. Warner or J. Morris at Kansas City offices.
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Kansas
Kansas City
G. Warner
G. P
T. ReeScoesier
T. P
L. A
J. H. Morris
Vom
Disinheritance Rules Spur Family vs Heirs Debate
A father considers disinheriting his three children but latest practice shows he cannot disinherit the lawyers involved. The issue centers on legal constraints and the affected family dynamics.
Advertisement Notice for Bleaching Blue and Grocers
A brief ad promotes Russ Bleaching Blue and urges shoppers to buy at all grocers for 10 cents. The message frames advertising costs as a reason merchants avoid fraud and imitate the genuine product.
Defiance Starch Promises Superior Cold Water Quality
Ad copy touts Defiance Starch as essential for every household. It claims the product offers better cold-water results, asserting buyers get 4 ounces more for 10 cents than competing brands.
Actress Farewell Tour Not Always Finishes Strong
An ad filled page-like clipping touts KE. Z. Foot Comfort for curing foot soreness and odor with druggist or shoe dealer guidance. Mentions McCarthy of Jefferson Iowa and F. BK. as contact. Also includes quirky lines about stocks absorbing water, wealth myths, and butter color.
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F. BK. McCarthy
Jefferson
Iowa
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P. H. Kiane, Ltd
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